Senior Materials Analyst

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

7d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical division is seeking a Senior Materials Analyst in Richmond, Virginia. The role supports Project James, a new site, by helping design and implement standardized warehouse and materials processes and infrastructure. The position contributes to capital project execution, change management as the site is built and prepared for equipment installation and warehouse ramp-up, warehouse layout and equipment installation planning, material organization and storage, and operational improvement initiatives. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. Relocation assistance is available within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least two years of experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain, or a high school diploma/GED and at least five years of experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain.
Ability and willingness to participate in or lead a multifunctional team.
Willingness to learn and develop new skillsets as needed.
Working knowledge of basic computer systems, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to stand for eight hours each day, move around equipment and buildings, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD.
Experience using SAP.
Two or more years of experience in lean/continuous improvement, manufacturing concepts, Six Sigma, process improvement, or related areas.
Participation in continuous improvement events, Rapid Improvement Events, or Kaizen events.

Responsibilities

Support the Project James team to help ensure successful execution of capital projects.
Support the design, execution, and management of change processes as the new site is built and prepared for initial equipment installation and warehouse ramp-up.
Create a detailed timeline for warehouse equipment installations and material delivery and stowage.
Design and lay out warehouse space to minimize handling while maximizing inventory accuracy and storage capacity.
Support warehouse and shipping initiatives, including production improvements, quality response improvements, and researching and ordering tools.
Generate and update work instructions to standardize processes across warehouse and materials functions.
Generate documents such as audit sheets, work instructions, and visual operating procedure reference documents.
Assist with material organization, labeling, 5S, racking, and other material storage and delivery activities.
Create presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for meetings.
Participate in problem-solving teams using root-cause methodologies such as 5-Why, 8D, and A3.
Participate in and potentially lead Rapid Improvement Events for 5S+, Standard Work, layout revisions, and related efforts.
Conduct time studies to update current time standards and capture improvements.
Support plant process checks, audits, and observation programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.